In conjunction with the Tellico Plains Christmas Candlelight Walk on Saturday, Dec. 1, The Bookshelf will host a book signing for "Daybreak in the Mountains" by M. McCoy Franklin.  Franklin has written an eagerly awaited memoir about his father, Rev. Dr. C. McCoy Franklin, who was mayor of Madisonville from 1941 to 1945 and pastor at five Monroe County Presbyterian churches from 1935 until his death in 1979.  The book also includes a CD with Rev. Franklin's birdcalls, for which he was famous.  Mr. Franklin will sign books from 5-8 p.m. at 108 Scott Street in Old Downtown Tellico Plains.  Call 423-253-3183 for info.

Happy birthday to Bill Cheeks, Rena Nichols, Cody Hollingshead and Karen Couch.

Happy anniversary to B.J. and Diane Wall and Wayne and Christy Yearwood.

Get well wishes go to Reba Williams, Betty Cheeks, Sam Belcher,  Faye Torbett, O.R. "Red" Young, Sue Young, Susie Moser, Otis Young, Wail Dalton, Thelma Matoy, JoAnn Queen,  Boyd Rodgers, Emma Best, Wayne Lynn, Charlotte Duncan, Justine Williams, Margaret Wall, Virgil Tipton, Faye McDaniel, Gladys Best, Lori Dalton and Patsy Long.

Kenneth Gay will be singing old gospel music, and Christmas gospel songs, for the Tellico Plains, Christmas Walk on Dec. 1, at D&D Antiques on Scott Street, in Tellico. The music starts around 4 p.m. until the evening. Rebecca Furniss will join Kenneth some time in the evening, as she walks around Tellico as an itinerant fiddler for the evening.

On Dec. 14, at 6:30 p.m., the Friends of the Tellico Plains Public Library will present a free screening of the animated movie, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." The 1966 version of this classic movie will be shown at the Tellico Plains Community Center. Admission is free and refreshments will be provided. You are encouraged to bring a blanket or comfortable folding chairs. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Join us for the beginning of a fun tradition.

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